Nicholas Peterson, MD
- Health Center Clinician
- Primary Specialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Board Certified)
- Additional Specialty: Pain Medicine (Board Certified)
- Languages Spoken: English
About
Dr. Nicholas Peterson is a board-certified specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) and Pain Medicine with extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of complex pain and musculoskeletal conditions. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Following medical school, Dr. Peterson completed his residency training in PM&R at the University of Minnesota before further advancing his expertise through fellowship training in Interventional Pain Medicine at University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA). He also has extensive experience in Electromyography (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS).
Dr. Peterson is committed to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care through advanced, evidence-based approaches to pain diagnosis and treatment. He integrates minimally invasive interventional procedures, rehabilitation strategies, and electrodiagnostic evaluations to help patients restore function, reduce pain, and improve overall quality of life. Dr. Peterson develops personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique goals and needs, with a focus on long-term outcomes and compassionate care.
- Medical School
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University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
- Residency
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University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
- Fellowship
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University of California - Los Angles (UCLA)
Los Angeles, CA
